“They all got around me, all the players, coaches and presidents,” he said.

McLeod said the recent efforts to combat racism in sport had been fantastic.

“There has been a fair bit done and it has been pretty good,” he said.

Ms Clark said she had not made a formal complaint with the club.

Carngham Linton president Sam Richardson said the two clubs had made sure the incident was dealt with on the day, with the alleged offender made aware that sideline abuse was completely unacceptable.

“We dealt with it on the day, and dealt with it, with what we believe, to the satisfaction of the two clubs and the young fellow and his parents,” Mr Richardson said.

“The offending person was made to apologise directly to the young fellow.”

Mr Richardson also applauded Dunnstown for its support in ensuring the matter was dealt with quickly.

“Dunnstown, the footy club, was very much a part of it. They made sure this guy was held accountable,” he said.

Central Highlands Football League administrator Diane Ryan said Carngham Linton had reported the matter and, as per the regulations, the club’s complaints officers sought to have an informal resolution.

“At the time of the apology and at subsequent discussions with the victim and his mother, Carngham Linton FNC officials were satisfied that the apology had been accepted,” she said.

“Subsequent social media postings by the Carngham Linton FNC player indicated that he was also happy with the support from the Carngham Linton FNC in the outcome.”

Ms Ryan said the CHFL would be working with both clubs to ensure the correct outcome was reached.